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The Army Game

The Army Game

Bell · 1959
2–50 min0+ yrs5.0 BGG5Kids
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The Army Game is based on the British TV comedy show of the same name. Up to four players take the roles of the Boys of Hut 29 who are conscripts attempting to abscond from an army camp and get into places of entertainment in nearby Itchwick, located around the edge of the board.

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The Army Game box art
official art · Bell

The Army Game is based on the British TV comedy show of the same name.

Up to four players take the roles of the Boys of Hut 29 who are conscripts attempting to abscond from an army camp and get into places of entertainment in nearby Itchwick, located around the edge of the board. A fifth player takes the role of Sergeant Major Snudge who tries to catch the Boys. Any Boy who is caught must go to the detention centre (The Glasshouse) in the centre of the board. If all of the Boys get into places of entertainment at the same time, they win. Sergeant Major Snudge wins if all of the Boys are in The Glasshouse at the same time.

The game is played via roll-and-move, and there are chance cards for each building, as well as for the Boys and Snudge.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
0 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
0+ yrs
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Q3How do you play The Army Game?
The Army Game is a movies / tv / radio theme game, for 2–5 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Army Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Army Game support?
The Army Game is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Army Game take?
A game of The Army Game takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Army Game for?
The Army Game is recommended from age 0.
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